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Should I start Darren Waller or Jordan James this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darren Waller

+4.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Darren Waller over Jordan James for Week 7 Half-PPR: 4.9 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Darren Waller: 2.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jordan James: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Darren Waller
Why this pick?

Darren Waller

Fortified4.9
ESPN4.7
Sleeper6.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Darren Waller faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points.

Jordan James

Fortified0.2
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Jordan James faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Darren Waller projects for 4.9 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.6 more than Jordan James. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:15 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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